NEW FROM ARS LYRICA RECORDS

The First Organ Concertos: Reconstructions of Works by G.F. Handel and J.S. Bach

Matthew Dirst, organ Ars Lyrica Houston Ensemble

Heart & Soul

Devotional works from the German Baroque for voice, strings, and organ. With a renowned British counter-tenorRyland Angel,Matthew Dirst on the Fritts organ at St Philip Presbyterian Church, and Ars Lyrica core

The German Virtuoso

The complete Hortulus Chelicus by Walther, on a four-disc set from Centaur Records, with violinist Sean Yung-Hsiang Wang, cellist Barrett Sills, and harpsichordist Matthew Dirst.

La Sposa dei Cantici

The modern world première of Alessandro Scarlatti’s oratorio La Sposa dei Cantici, made possible by an edition created by Artistic Director Matthew Dirst from original sources.

Featuring Canadian soprano and Baroque specialist Meghan Lindsay in her Ars Lyrica début plus three of the world’s leading countertenors: John Holiday, Jay Carter, and Ryland Angel. RELEASE DATE: FALL 2019

“This release should bring joy to any fan of Domenico Scarlatti. The three vocalists… are perfectly cast [and] the orchestra plays with engaging energy and dynamic contrast.”—Early Music America

“The first note of Richard Savino’s mandolin blooming above the dulcet chords of the lute-stop of Dirst’s harpsichord brought a smile not just to my face, but also to my soul.”—David Yearsley, CounterPunch

ARS LYRICA HOUSTON

Grammy-nominated Ars Lyrica Houston is a professional performance ensemble dedicated to providing audiences with historically-informed performances of music from the 17th and 18th centuries. These works feature exciting and accomplished artists in performances of beloved masterworks and hidden gems.